Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion

• Date: Sunday, 09 November 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 GMT

• Venue: Selhurst Park

As well as the match preview, which you can continue to read below, Ladbrokes also shares its betting tips for the fierce game between Crystal Palace and Brighton, scheduled to take place on November 9.

He may have missed a penalty in the Conference League this week, but Ladbrokes is tipping Jean-Philippe Mateta to continue his excellent domestic goalscoring run with a goal against Brighton this weekend.

Ladbrokes' tips also include predictions of over 3.5 cards, given the competitive nature of this fixture, both teams to score, and Ismaila Sarr to register a shot on target.

You can combine all of the aforementioned picks into a Palace vs Brighton bet builder, which you can see below.

Crystal Palace are coming into this match with a bit of a rollercoaster form. They've had some solid wins at home against Brentford and Liverpool, showing they can be a force on their turf. But their away form has been shaky, losing to Arsenal and Everton. They'll need to bring their A-game at home to keep Brighton at bay.

Brighton, on the other hand, have been pretty consistent lately. They've had strong wins against Leeds, Newcastle, and even Chelsea away from home. Their only hiccup was a loss to Manchester United, but they've shown they can bounce back. This match could be tight, but Brighton's recent form suggests they'll give Palace a run for their money.

Crystal Palace have had a mixed bag recently. They've managed to secure impressive wins at home against Brentford and Liverpool, which shows they can be tough to beat on their own patch. However, their away form has been less convincing, with losses to Arsenal and Everton. If they can harness that home advantage, they stand a good chance of coming out on top against Brighton.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Liverpool (H)

Brighton have been in fine fettle lately. They've notched up convincing wins against Leeds, Newcastle, and even Chelsea away from home. Their only blip was a loss to Manchester United, but they've shown resilience in bouncing back. With this kind of form, Brighton will be looking to take the fight to Crystal Palace and secure another victory.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds United (H)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Manchester United (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (A)

The head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Brighton has been quite competitive recently. Crystal Palace have had the upper hand in the last two encounters, winning 2-1 and 3-1. However, Brighton did secure a convincing 4-1 victory in February 2024. With such a close rivalry, this match promises to be another thrilling contest.

Recent Premier League Results

• Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (05 Apr 2025)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 Crystal Palace (15 Dec 2024)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1 Crystal Palace (03 Feb 2024)

• Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (21 Dec 2023)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Crystal Palace (15 Mar 2023)

• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Out

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Doubt

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Doubt

• Adam Wharton (Illness) - Doubt

• Eddie Nketiah (Hamstring) - Out

• Adam Webster (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Jack Hinshelwood (Ligament) - Out

• Brajan Gruda (Knee) - Doubt

• James Milner (Muscle) -Doubt

• Joël Veltman (Calf) - Doubt

• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

Asked about their rivalry with Palace, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler commented: "We have to promise the supporters we will try to do everything to win it."

• Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards (DF), Guéhi (DF), Lacroix (DF), Muñoz (MF), Lerma (MF), Kamada (MF), Mitchell (MF), Pino (AT), Sarr (AT), Mateta (AT)

With Mateta leading the line and Muñoz and Mitchell in midfield, Crystal Palace will look to exploit their home advantage and press high up the pitch. Their recent home wins suggest they can be effective when playing on the front foot.

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer (DF), Dunk (DF), van Hecke (DF), Kadıoğlu (DF), Baleba (MF), Ayari (MF), Minteh (MF), Rutter (MF), Gómez (MF), Welbeck (AT)

Brighton's predicted lineup shows a strong defensive core with Dunk and van Hecke, while Ayari and Gómez in midfield will look to control the game's tempo. Their recent form indicates they can handle pressure and push forward when needed.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Lewis Dunk: This will be a crucial battle between Crystal Palace's striker and Brighton's defender, with Mateta looking to break through Dunk's solid defending.

• Daniel Muñoz vs Diego Gómez: The midfield clash between Crystal Palace's Muñoz and Brighton's Gómez will be key, as both players look to dominate the centre of the park.

• Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace): Mitchell's energy and work rate in midfield will be vital for Crystal Palace, helping them control the game and launch attacks.

• Yasin Ayari (Brighton & Hove Albion): Ayari's creativity and vision in midfield will be crucial for Brighton, as he looks to unlock Crystal Palace's defence.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, 09 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

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